Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Beats Fit Pro
Technics EAH-AZ100
Beats Fit Pro
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
Beats Fit Pro
The Beats Fit Pro earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and secure fit during workouts, with many users praising the noise cancellation and battery life. However, a significant number of reviews report issues with one earbud not working, connectivity problems, and fit issues for some ear shapes. While many recommend them over AirPods, others find them unreliable and not worth the price.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Secure during workouts
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- One earbud stops working
- Connectivity issues
- Fit issues for some ears
- Microphone quality poor
- Noise cancellation not true
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Beats Fit Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 5-minute Fast Fuel charging gives up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Beats app for Android |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Beats Fit Pro
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Beats Fit Pro offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
